Facts

Project details

We masterplanned a 42-acre area of Liverpool, creating a mixed-used development of new and refurbished buildings, streets and spaces.

New elements include 148,500 sq m (1.6m sq ft) of retail space, bars, restaurants, a bus station, BBC studios and a remodelled park bordered by a hotel, 600 apartments and new multi-screen cinema.

BDP was concept architect for 5 buildings and executive architect for a further 9 – but the work of many architects is represented here. Our landscape designers were responsible for all aspects of public realm work and our lighting team designed for buildings and public areas across the entire scheme.

The positive impact on the city and the North West will be felt far beyond the European City of Culture celebrations of 2008.

Terry DavenportArchitect project director

Brief

revitalise the city centre

position Liverpool as a premier European city

Results

destination of regional, national and international significance

magnet for major and niche brands

new jobs: 3300 in construction and 5000 permanent posts

a more unified city: distinct areas such as the Ropewalks, the Waterfront, retail areas and the business district have been linked